'I am trying to buy your vote': Trump gives Milwaukee, Green Bay Packers a callout in RNC 2024 acceptance speech

In his acceptance speech on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump gave Milwaukee and Wisconsin a shoutout.

"A very special thank you for the extraordinary people of Milwaukee," he said, before noting that the Wisconsin delegation is "easy to spot" as they waved their Cheeseheads in the air.

Trump added that Wisconsin is going to have "a great team this year," referring to the Green Bay Packers. "Most of the audiences didn't like it, but it's true," he added.

Trump is looking to win back Wisconsin, a crucial battleground state, after losing it to President Joe Biden in 2020 and carrying Wisconsin in 2016.

"And by the way, Wisconsin, we are spending over $250 million in creating jobs and other economic development all over the place. So I hope you're remember this in November and give us your vote," Trump said. "I am trying to buy your vote!"

Adam Rife from CBS 58 noted tweeted that Trump went off script for that remark. Rife said on X that the teleprompter said $200 million, not $250 million, in reference to the economic impact of the RNC on Wisconsin.

Some estimates on the economic input of the RNC have said it could generate up to $200 million in economic impact for the Milwaukee area, but other studies have estimated up to about $140 million.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Trump gives Milwaukee, Green Bay Packers a callout in RNC speech